# NTSB investigations, MN NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 25 of 65 · 3,233 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA146.md): Cessna 150M · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1988 · N63178 · Substantial damage > The pilot was executing a power-off glide and when an attempt was made to recover by adding power, the engine did not respond. The pilot was then forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the forced landing the pilot was unable to maintain… - [NTSB CHI88FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA145.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N44140 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA136.md): de Havilland DHC2-MK I · Warroad, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N49771 · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to land in the lake approximately 1000 yds from the sea plane base and was attempting a step-taxi back to the base when the acft struck a sand bar. The pilot stated that he was taxiing near tall grass where he thought the water was deep… - [NTSB CHI88DER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER10.md): Anderson-Tucker Evans VP-1 · Duquette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N17BL · Substantial damage > On the initial flight of this amateur built aircraft the pilot lowered the nose after liftoff to allow the aircraft to accelerate. However, the aircraft settled and the pilot was unable to keep the aircraft from colliding with trees. - [NTSB CHI88DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER03.md): Cessna 172K · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N7499G · Substantial damage > Drg flt, one of the plts demonstrated a negative 'g' maneuver by entering a climb, then making a 'push over' to a descent. He throttled back on the back side of the maneuver to maintain airspeed. When the throttle was readvanced, there was no eng response.… - [NTSB CHI88LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA132.md): Cessna 172 · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1988 · N5317K · Substantial damage > The student pilot was attempting to land. Just prior to touchdown a gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the left of the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in the aircraft encountering a stall and colliding with the… - [NTSB CHI88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N4812B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making the fourth leg of a solo cross country flight totalling 314 nautical miles. Although he departed with full fuel, none was added during the trip. The aircraft experienced a power failure, due to fuel exhaustion, approximately five… - [NTSB CHI88LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA108.md): Hughes 269B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N9487F · Substantial damage > The pilot was executing a downwind takeoff, the winds reportedly gusting to 25 knots, loaded with two passengers, when just after takeoff the pilot stated the helicopter experienced a loss of power. The pilot then attempted to execute an autorotation, but… - [NTSB CHI88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA106.md): North American AT-6D · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1988 · N29935 · Substantial damage > While on an aircraft familiarization for purpose of check out, the pilot encountered a gusty crosswind on landing and failed to maintain aircraft control. The instructor pilot took over the controls, but was unable to regain directional control, and the… - [NTSB CHI88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA104.md): Beech K35 · Milaca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N6042E · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N67338 · Destroyed > The student pilot was on his first solo flight outside the airport traffic area and was practicing maneuvers prescribed by his flight instructor including slow flight and stall type maneuvers. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, followed by an… - [NTSB CHI88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA095.md): Cessna 172P · Sauk Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1988 · N62218 · Destroyed > While enroute on the last leg of a solo cross country instructional flight, the student pilot experienced a rough running engine, followed by an engine failure. The pilot elected to land on a frozen lake, executed emergency procedures, and made a hard landing… - [NTSB CHI88FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA091.md): Beech B90 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1988 · N181LL · Substantial damage > Mechanical failure and sticking of the pilots thumb operated trim switch causing nose down pitch command. The failure of the cabin heater and the low cabin temperature are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI88FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA092.md): Cessna 207 · Hardwick, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1988 · N207CA · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft for aprx 8 minutes in erratic diving, climbing, and steep-turning maneuvers which culminated in a 12 degree descent to the ground. The sound of the eng was heard throughout the sequence and other evidence indicated engine power… - [NTSB CHI88FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA087.md): Beech 35-C33A · Onamia, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1988 · N2766T · Destroyed > Pilot's poor judgement in continuing VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his subsequent disorientation and failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI88DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER02.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Warroad, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1988 · N53808 · Destroyed > The aircraft experienced a loss of control and rapid descent onto the ice in what witnesses described as a spin type maneuver from a low altitude. The purpose of the flight was a low level photo mission. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot and passenger… - [NTSB CHI88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA069.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1988 · N2359K · Substantial damage > Student pilot stated that airplane went off runway at 50 KIAS after losing control during landing rollout. Airplane sustained substantial damaged when nose gear collapsed. - [NTSB CHI88LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA086.md): Mooney M-20C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N6228U · Substantial damage > While executing touch and go landings the pilot's attention was diverted inside the aircraft while adjusting the interior lights to determine the position of the flaps. He lost control of the aircraft and it departed the runway striking a snow bank. - [NTSB CHI88LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA044.md): Beech A36 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1988 · N4479W · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA049.md): Cessna 172L · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1988 · N7895G · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1988 · N8122U · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA052.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1988 · N713LS · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA040.md): Boeing 747-251F · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1988 · N618US · No damage > Aircraft experienced a loss of aileron ctl when ice formed around aileron control cables and restricted their movement. Water draining through open plenum drains in the main landing gear wheel well froze when exposed to below freezing temperatures at 35,000… - [NTSB CHI88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Redwood Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N704XX · Substantial damage > Wind was 210 degrees at 13 knots when the student pilot attempted a landing on snow compacted runway 12. The student stated that a gust of wind pushed the aircraft sideways and it struck a snowbank when it exited the runway to the left. - [NTSB CHI88LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Carlton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N2957C · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that the left main gear collapsed as he started to taxi from the ramp area on a smooth grass surface. When the gear collapsed, the left wing dropped to the ground & was substantially dmgd. The plt rprtd the left gear leg had broken off 2 inches… - [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N2716Z · Substantial damage > After the acft was in the traffic pattern, the instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing. Just before touchdown on final apch, the student (a rated pvt plt) allowed the acft to drift to the right. The CFI attempted a go-around, but was delayed in… - [NTSB CHI88DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER01.md): Piper PA-22 · Mcgrath, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 13, 1987 · N77PL · Substantial damage > During a solo cross-country flight, the aircraft sustained a power loss due to failure of the #3 connecting rod. Subsequently, the student pilot made an emergency landing in a swamp and the aircraft was damaged. - [NTSB CHI88FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA008.md): Cessna 310 · Brownton, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1987 · N57DS · Destroyed > Acft crashed in open farm field during night dark conditions witness heard loud roar of engs then a hard dull thud and then silence. Angle of impact was near vertical. Engs were buried 8FT and dist of wreckage was confined to within the dimensions of acft.… - [NTSB CHI87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA224.md): Cessna 172L · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N3599F · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed hard, nose wheel first, and collapsed the nose landing gear tire. PIC was concerned about a sharp knocking noise in the rear of the aircraft that he heard after liftoff. The reason for the noise was not determined. He acknowledged that he… - [NTSB CHI87LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Perham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N734GF · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing on a farm field to the east. The nearest wx station was reporting wind from 220 at 5 KTS. The pilot said after touchdown his speed was too fast to stop so he elected to abort the landing. During climbout the acft struck trees and crashed. - [NTSB CHI87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA196.md): Beech A23 · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N8799M · Destroyed > The student plt rprtd that as he rounded out to land, the acft nosed down & impacted nosewheel first. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed & the acft skidded to a stop. After coming to rest, a fire erupted, which spread & subsequently destroyed the acft. - [NTSB CHI87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA192.md): Cessna 170A · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N1354D · Substantial damage > Drg the takeoff roll, the plt lost directional control of the tailwheel equipped acft. It then swerved to the left & went into a soybean field. Drg the occurrence, the rgt main gear collapsed & the rgt wing, rgt horizontal stabilizer, prop & eng cowling were… - [NTSB CHI87LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA202.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Delft, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1987 · N4935F · Substantial damage > The acft was loaded close to its gross wt limit & the plt atmtd to takeoff on a 2160 ft strip, using short field takeoff techniques. The acft became airborne for a short time, however, it began to settle. The plt elected to abort the takeoff, but was unable… - [NTSB CHI87LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA189.md): Aeronca 15AC · St Bonifacius, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1987 · N1135H · Substantial damage > The plt had just purchased the acft & had obtained a ferry permit to fly it to another arpt. He reached the vicinity of the destn & called the tower, but did not see the arpt. Aprx 15 min later, when he was sure he had passed the arpt, he made a 180 deg turn… - [NTSB CHI87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA182.md): Piper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N6562H · Substantial damage > While attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos… - [NTSB CHI87LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA178.md): Robinson 22 · Minnetonka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N8383F · Substantial damage > While attempting to land on a flat spot on top of a hill the tail rotor hit the ground and the tail boom broke off. One witness reports that when the helicopter touched down it bounced up about 10 feet. No mechanical malfunctions were reported. - [NTSB CHI87FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA177.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N99AW · Destroyed > The plt was ferrying the acft from Ohio to Alaska. While en route, he stopped & refueled at Morris, MN. After he took off, the plane crashed in an open field about 1/2 mi from the arpt. No known witnesses saw the acdnt, but a passerby found the acft on its… - [NTSB CHI87DER11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER11.md): Hendrickson Polliwagon · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N48876 · Destroyed > While on downwind to the airport the aircraft departed level flight and impacted in a wooded area in an approximate 80 degree nose down attitude. The aircraft was destroyed and the plt who was the sole occupant, received fatal injuries. This was an… - [NTSB CHI87DER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER10.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hollandale, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N3652N · Substantial damage > After making a swath run the aircraft pulled up to clear power lines. Witnesses state that the engine cut out and aircraft pitched nose down and began to rotate. They state that the engine regained power just prior to impact. Subsequent investigation failed… - [NTSB CHI87LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA172.md): Cessna 170 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N4649V · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the wind was varying plus or minus 30 deg from 200 deg at 10 gusting 25 KTS. Drg the takeoff roll on rwy 29, the acft enctrd a gust of wind. The acft swerved & the plt recovered, but the acft enctrd another gust which raised the left wing.… - [NTSB CHI87FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA162.md): Cessna 180 · New Brighton, MN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1987 · N5027E · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the floatplane start a climbing left turn shortly after becoming airborne from a water takeoff. The aircraft's right wing dropped and the aircraft dove into the water where it struck the surface right wing first, flipped inverted and sank.… - [NTSB CHI87DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER12.md): Taylorcraft F21A · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N2006L · Substantial damage > While on initial climb the aircraft encountered downdrafts and was unable to climb over high terrain and trees. When it became obvious to the pilot that he was not going to be able to climb over these obstacles, he closed the throttle and attempted to turn… - [NTSB CHI87DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER09.md): Great Lakes Adams 2T-1 · Bethel/Msp, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N23JA · Substantial damage > The amateur built aircraft impacted in an open farm field. Although witnesses did not agree on the altitude the aircraft was flying at, they all stated that the Great lakes 2T-1 was spinning before it collided with the ground. One witness indicated that the… - [NTSB CHI87DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER08.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N9674J · Substantial damage > During a 180 degree turn from completion of a spray swath the aircraft began to sink. The pilot dumped his load and added power, however was unable to arrest sink. When it was obvious that impact with the ground was imminent, the pilot reduced power and… - [NTSB CHI87LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA161.md): Piper PA-28 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N56808 · Substantial damage > Rprtdly, the winds were prevailing from the northeast & were variable & gusty. The plt entered the traffic pattern to land on rwy 14, but aborted his 1st attempt. During the 2nd apch, he used a notch of flaps & corrected for the x-wind by slipping the acft… - [NTSB CHI87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA155.md): Stinson 108-1 · Big Sandy Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N40161 · Substantial damage > The engine stalled for undetermined reasons after the pilot made a wide circle turn. During a forced landing in a lake, the aircraft nosed over. The last annual aircraft inspection was 15 months prior to the date of the accident. - [NTSB CHI87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA138.md): Aeronca 11CC · Inver Grove Hts, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N4231E · Substantial damage > After a loss of power, aircraft stalled. Although power was regained, aircraft crashed approx. 10 feet east of a grass strip adjacent to the seaplane base. Inspection revealed no mechanical malfunction or engine problem. - [NTSB CHI87FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA139.md): Bell 47G · Dayton, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N128B · Destroyed > Aircraft collided with terrain after tailboom structure failed because of internal corrosion. The aircraft was not registered at the time of the accident and the pilot/operator failed to assure that proper or timely preventive maintenance was performed on the… - [NTSB CHI87LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA134.md): Cessna U206C · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N3970G · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg a water lndg, the left float dug in & caused the left wing to strike the water. Subsequently, the acft nosed over. The plt did not rprt any abnormal wind or water condition. - [NTSB CHI87DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER07.md): Air Command Unknown · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 16, 1987 · UNREG · Destroyed > Before flt the pilot had stated that his uncertified and unregisterd gyroplane had a 'lot of bugs to work out'. After t.o. and five min of airwork the acft entered a steep 90 degree banked turn and then began to tumble. Shortly after the main rotor separated.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MN&page=26 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=25&state=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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